The BMW M5 is one of the most revered sports sedan nameplates in automotive history. This is a car that is very important to BMW, an era-defining top of the range for the 5 series.
And now, it's electrified. That comes with some good news, and some bad news. Let's start with the good news.
The new 2025 BMW M5, now in its 7th generation, is using a plug-in hybrid powertrain offering an estimated 25 miles of pure electric range, 717 hp and peak system torque of 738 lb-ft. It uses a 4.4-liter twin turbo V8 engine, an electric motor, and an 8-speed transmission. All of this is pinned to the road with all-wheel drive.
The V8 engine revs to 7,200 rpm and offers 577 hp and 552 lb-ft of torque on its own. The electric motor contibutes 194 hp and up to 207 lb-ft of torque. Interestingly, the electric motor is integrated into the transmission housing in what BMW calls a weight-saving design. More on weight in a minute.
BMW says the M5 will accelerate to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds, and will take just 2.2 seconds to sprint from 50 to 75 in fourth gear. Top speed is listed as 155 mph, or 190 when optioned with the M Driver's Package.
This is all good news, after all this is the most powerful M5 ever. So what's the bad news?
Well, weight. This is a heavy car. At 5,390 lbs, this M5 is heavier than the all-electric i5 M60. In fact, it's over 400 lbs heavier than the BMW X5 SUV, and over 600 lbs heavier than a fully electric Tesla Model S Plaid. Weight matters to enthusiasts, and this M5 is has always been an enthusiasts choice. We'll see if the car's performance can overcome any objections. We can't wait to drive it.
The BMW M5 starts at $119,500 plus $1,175 destination and handling. Deliveries will begin in November.
